Saudi Arabia has been determined to secure a defense pact requiring the U.S. to defend the Kingdom in case any attack was launched against it.
Within this context, Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khaled Bin Salman met yesterday (1/11/2023) with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and discussed a framework for a defense pact.
Tactical Report highlights this matter, including:
- Saudi demands conveyed by Prince Khaled
- Secretary Austin’s response and suggestions
This report also mentions two files discussed during the meeting related to enhancing the capabilities of the Saudi military in terms of providing specific equipment and supporting defense projects.